Bell Creek Intermediate School

Summary:

Bell Creek Intermediate School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District in Bellbrook, Ohio. With a student population of 628, the school has consistently placed in the top 15% of Ohio elementary schools over the past decade and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent performance.

One of the key strengths of Bell Creek Intermediate School is its exceptional academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages on Ohio state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.7% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 64.5%. In mathematics, an impressive 97.8% of 6th graders were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 50.1%. The school's low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.0% to 8.0% in recent years, also suggest a positive school climate and engaged student body.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Valley Elementary School, Stingley Elementary School, and Main Elementary School, Bell Creek Intermediate School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's academic excellence, diverse student population, and low chronic absenteeism rates make it a standout choice for families in the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 3777 Upper Bellbrook Rd
       Bellbrook, OH  45305-8750


(937) 848-3777

District: Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,488 Help


Students who attend Bell Creek Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Bellbrook Middle School
High:    Bellbrook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  640

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bell Creek Intermediate School ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell Creek Intermediate School is 21.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bell Creek Intermediate School is $10,488.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bell Creek Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bell Creek Intermediate School 190th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Bell Creek Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local 55th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bell Creek Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.91 501st 1471 65.9%
2005 79.52 222nd 1501 85.2%
2006 75.12 337th 1504 77.6%
2007 79.41 216th 1609 86.6%
2008 84.70 88th 1582 94.4%
2009 82.63 122nd 1610 92.4%
2010 77.86 289th 1662 82.6%
2011 82.36 128th 1686 92.4%
2012 81.08 157th 1709 90.8%
2013 82.55 136th 1701 92.0%
2014 82.32 141st 1687 91.6%
2015 85.08 139th 1684 91.7%
2016 86.26 132nd 1678 92.1%
2017 86.43 99th 1651 94.0%
2018 87.27 101st 1636 93.8%
2019 85.67 150th 1676 91.1%
2021 86.70 188th 1610 88.3%
2022 84.07 231st 1588 85.5%
2023 86.89 145th 1596 90.9%
2024 84.91 190th 1577 88.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.20 7th 139 95.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.56 255th 856 70.2%
2024 59.62 267th 900 70.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.59 378th 1465 74.2%
2019 71.87 355th 1465 75.8%
2021 74.05 301st 1404 78.6%
2022 60.97 563rd 1419 60.3%
2023 73.96 315th 1447 78.2%
2024 73.11 347th 1484 76.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.87 82nd 1518 94.6%
2019 85.72 100th 1502 93.3%
2021 84.34 193rd 1467 86.8%
2022 81.26 251st 1488 83.1%
2023 85.79 133rd 1483 91.0%
2024 85.66 131st 1466 91.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.62 138th 1021 86.5%
2019 75.55 152nd 956 84.1%
2021 70.43 136th 765 82.2%
2022 58.97 248th 824 69.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.11 408th 759 46.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.34 1st 7 85.7%
2021 61.78 7th 11 36.4%
2022 65.56 4th 9 55.6%
2023 75.71 3rd 11 72.7%
2024 56.85 9th 13 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.63 127th 1536 91.7%
2019 84.07 176th 1535 88.5%
2021 85.65 183rd 1499 87.8%
2022 82.29 237th 1518 84.4%
2023 85.35 157th 1498 89.5%
2024 80.89 268th 1485 82.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.89 109th 533 79.5%
2022 84.40 63rd 601 89.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bell Creek Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.17 96th 1309 92.7%
2019 83.94 122nd 1271 90.4%
2021 81.71 195th 1249 84.4%
2022 76.73 271st 1242 78.2%
2023 82.79 147th 1215 87.9%
2024 78.21 232nd 1190 80.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bell Creek Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 390 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 391 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 397 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 411 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 412 4 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 397 10 7 3 0 n/a n/a 5 422
2003 397 10 7 3 0 n/a n/a 5 422
2004 363 9 6 1 1 n/a n/a 8 388
2005 361 8 7 3 1 n/a n/a 12 392
2006 378 10 7 6 0 n/a n/a 14 415
2007 351 16 8 3 1 n/a n/a 8 387
2008 492 29 12 9 4 n/a n/a 13 559
2009 503 24 11 10 3 n/a n/a 18 569
2010 518 26 11 11 4 n/a n/a 21 591
2011 503 27 7 24 3 0 25 0 589
2012 487 26 8 27 3 0 22 0 573
2013 469 21 12 30 1 0 25 0 558
2014 501 16 17 24 0 0 19 0 577
2015 505 15 16 21 0 0 11 0 568
2016 524 23 14 19 0 0 17 0 597
2017 510 22 10 23 0 0 20 0 585
2018 510 27 12 16 0 0 20 0 585
2019 528 24 19 14 0 0 23 0 608
2020 522 27 21 19 0 0 19 0 608
2021 475 33 19 16 0 0 24 0 567
2022 516 29 17 19 0 0 26 0 607
2023 538 21 20 19 0 2 28 0 628
2024 547 23 18 25 0 1 26 0 640

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bell Creek Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 390 18.0 21.7 3.8
1998 395 21.0 18.8 4.6
1999 408 22.0 18.5 5.9
2000 418 23.4 17.9 4.5
2001 422 22.0 19.2 5.9
2002 422 21.0 20.1 10.3
2003 422 21.0 20.1 10.3
2004 388 21.0 18.5 11.8
2005 392 22.0 17.8 10.3
2006 415 21.9 18.9 11.5
2007 387 21.9 17.7 10
2008 559 28.0 20.0 n/a
2009 569 29.0 19.6 16
2010 591 30.0 19.7 21.1
2011 589 27.6 21.3 20.2
2012 573 27.5 20.8 22.9
2013 558 26.9 20.7 19.2
2014 577 28.9 19.9 19.2
2015 568 n/a n/a 19.9
2016 597 31.0 19.2 19.9
2017 585 30.5 19.1 20
2018 585 31.5 18.5 18.6
2019 608 30.5 19.9 15.1
2020 608 29.0 20.9 16.4
2021 567 23.7 23.8 n/a
2022 607 26.2 23.1 n/a
2023 628 31.0 20.2 11.5
2024 640 30.0 21.3 18.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bell Creek Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 390 18.0 21.7 3.8
1998 395 21.0 18.8 4.6
1999 408 22.0 18.5 5.9
2000 418 23.4 17.9 4.5
2001 422 22.0 19.2 5.9
2002 422 21.0 20.1 10.3
2003 422 21.0 20.1 10.3
2004 388 21.0 18.5 11.8
2005 392 22.0 17.8 10.3
2006 415 21.9 18.9 11.5
2007 387 21.9 17.7 10
2008 559 28.0 20.0 n/a
2009 569 29.0 19.6 16
2010 591 30.0 19.7 21.1
2011 589 27.6 21.3 20.2
2012 573 27.5 20.8 22.9
2013 558 26.9 20.7 19.2
2014 577 28.9 19.9 19.2
2015 568 n/a n/a 19.9
2016 597 31.0 19.2 19.9
2017 585 30.5 19.1 20
2018 585 31.5 18.5 18.6
2019 608 30.5 19.9 15.1
2020 608 29.0 20.9 16.4
2021 567 23.7 23.8 n/a
2022 607 26.2 23.1 n/a
2023 628 31.0 20.2 11.5
2024 640 30.0 21.3 18.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bell Creek Intermediate School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,222
2022 $9,654
2023 $10,215
2024 $10,488

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bell Creek Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 145th of 1596 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bell Creek Intermediate School)88.285.5
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local)88.285.5
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bell Creek Intermediate School)87.881
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local)87.881
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bell Creek Intermediate School)92.687.4
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local)92.687.4
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Creek Intermediate School)83.379.7
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local)83.379.7
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Bell Creek Intermediate School)81.186.8
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local)81.186.8
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bell Creek Intermediate School)83.985.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local)83.985.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Creek Intermediate School)86.885.8
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local)86.885.8
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bell Creek Intermediate School)97.8100
 2.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local)88.979.5
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students608628
 3.3%
African American2421
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian1920
 5.3%
Hispanic1419
 35.7%
Pacific Islander02
White528538
 1.9%
Two or More Races2328
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.1%11.5%
 3.7%


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Students at Bell Creek Intermediate School are 85% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Bell Creek Intermediate School ranks 190th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bell Creek Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bellbrook Middle School
High : Bellbrook High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 640 students attended Bell Creek Intermediate School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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